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Satpal Singh v. Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5240

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a terminated employee for wrongfully withholding company property under Section 452 of the Companies Act, 2013, affirming that summary criminal proceedings for eviction are maintainable despite pending civil or industrial disputes.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Krishan Kumar v. Land and Building Department and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5034

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an alternative plot allotment application under the 1961 Scheme, ruling that ownership of ancestral residential property in the village abadi area disqualifies eligibility and dismissed the writ petition for delay and lack of merit.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Murari Mirchandani v. Jatinder Sardna & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4934

The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant no.5's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding the suit for specific performance maintainable against him under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S DABUR INDIA LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS) AND ANOTHER

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022

The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition for stay of tax demand under Section 201/201(1A) is not mandatory and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with directions for personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Danish Faruqui v. Sana Ahmed

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5112-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the father to cooperate in renewing the minor daughter's US passport, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount and imposing travel restrictions to safeguard her interests.

family appeal_dismissed

Sheikhah Fadiah Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah v. Sanjay Mishrimal Punamiya

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that forged tenancy agreements executed after the landlord's death do not confer rights, declared the Defendants trespassers, and granted equitable relief including appointment of a Court Receiver and mesne profits to the Plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s. Renaissance Global Limited v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that import of finished jewellery for remaking within SEZs is permitted under the SEZ Act, and Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to impose penalties or confiscate such goods under the Customs Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

Santu Sukhdeo Jaibhave & Ors. v. Nashik Municipal Corporation & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that failure to initiate acquisition within the statutory period after a valid Purchase Notice under Section 127 of the MRTP Act causes reservation of land to lapse, and a Draft Revised Development Plan not yet sanctioned cannot invalidate such notice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Devendra Ramlal Bidlan v. Commissioner of Police Pune City & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay in considering the detainee's representation and failure to furnish vital documents, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

criminal petition_allowed

QED Properties Private Limited v. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that a conditional Letter of Acceptance is not a concluded contract and its bona fide cancellation by a government undertaking is not arbitrary or illegal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anjali Vilas Deshpande & Ors. v. Prabha Rajendra Gupta & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that the deceased's income should be determined based on Form 16, including future prospects, and awarded appropriate amounts for loss of consortium and other conventional heads.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. Anand Teltumbde v. National Investigation Agency & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail plea of Dr. Anand Teltumbde in a UAP Act case, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe the accusations against him are prima facie true under Section 43-D.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited

Supreme Court of India · 18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation claims under a construction contract where conditions precedent were satisfied, rejecting res judicata and limiting administrative discretion.

civil appeal_dismissed

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation to the Contractor under a contract clause requiring written permission for quarry change, rejecting the State's plea of res judicata and limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ganesh Sidhanth Khilare v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that an education authority cannot review or cancel an appointment approval without fraud or misrepresentation and directed entry of the petitioner's name in the Shalarth ID system.

administrative petition_allowed

Sabita Patra and ors v. The State of Maharashtra and anr

High Court of Bombay · 18 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging outrage of modesty under Section 354 IPC, holding the complaint to be malicious and the allegations unsubstantiated, thereby preventing abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed

EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PVT LTD v. G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2022 · 2024:DHC:7318

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitrator under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable completion of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Arun Kumar Verma v. Bipin Kumar Srivastava and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4954

The Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation by recognizing the appellant's actual income, adjusting disability and future prospects, and awarding just damages and interest under Section 171 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak Rautela v. Pearl Global Industries Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5068

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that the dispute over salary arrears and employment status is civil in nature and does not disclose any criminal offence under Sections 406 or 420 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Smt. Kali Devi Meena & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a belated DRM report cannot negate the claim of bona fide passengers injured due to falling from a moving train, recognizing the incident as an 'untoward incident' entitling compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

civil appeal_allowed